Chelsea have been cleared to complete the transfer of Christian Benteke, as he will refuse a new contract at Aston Villa, according to Sky Sports.
A target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, the Belgium international was offered a new contract by the club at the start of the month.
But Sky Sports revealed that he will not accept the new deal.
The 24-year-old has a £32m buy-out clause that the Blues are reported ready to meet.
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